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Group Buys - Updated 05/20

Several multiplayer Steam games are available in 2-packs or 4-packs. These packs offer a discount over buying multiple copies of a game separately. We also maintain group buy trade threads for several games, so please use those threads if you're interested in setting up a group buy.

Free StuffThere are several free games and mods on Steam. These are a few choice ones; you can find a full list here. Note that free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.

Steam Cloud! Many games like Torchlight offer Cloud support. Your save file is hosted online and accessible from wherever you play the game, so no need to manually transfer it to other computers. Look for the Steam Cloud image on a game's store page.

Automatic patching: Steam automatically downloads updates for your games whenever they are released. If you'd rather patch manually, click on that game's Properties/Update from the Library menu.

Friends list: The Steam friends list is also an instant messenger. Text message friends, voice chat, and easily invite friends to most games. You can also see which friends own the same games as you and compare Achievements from the Library menu.

Gifting games! You can buy games and then gift them to other people. Wishlists make this easy; maintain your own and view your friends' lists, too.

Incredible sales! There is a sale virtually every weekend, Black Friday, during the holidays, and more.

Steam Play: Purchase a game once and play it from both Windows and Mac! Look for the Steamplay icon on games' store pages.

CAG Steam Groups

By joining a CheapAssGamer Steam group, you'll be able to find CAGs to play with, participate in group events, and more. This is a list of all known CAG groups. If you start a new group, please PM me with details. Note that while most of these groups are public, the private groups require an invite to join.

I bought a retail copy of a game.ORI bought a game from another downloadable games provider besides Steam.

Can I download it from Steam without rebuying it?

You can do this for some games (especially those whose retail versions automatically use Steam). Most games don't support the feature though. See the full list here.

How do I add non-Steam games to my Steam library? Why would someone want to do that?

From the Library menu, choose Add a Game and then Add a Non-Steam Game. Select the game's executable file and you'll now be able to launch it directly from Steam. This is a good idea for two reasons. One, launching all of your games from the same place is convenient. Two, when you launch a Non-Steam Game from your Steam library, people on your friends list will be able to see what you're playing.

Why is X game more expensive on Steam than other retailers? Is buying from Steam not a good deal?

Steam generally offers games at their current MSRP. That means if Capcom wants to charge $30 for Street Fighter IV, that will be the regular Steam price. Yes, you might find the retail version on clearance at Target for less. But that's clearance, which you can't expect every other retailer to match. However, Steam has tons of sales which usually beat everywhere else's prices.

When are the big Steam sales?

During the big Steam sales, Steam sells multiple games (sometimes hundreds) at large discounts. There is always a sale on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and an extended holiday sale (starting December 24 and lasting until the beginning of January). In 2010 there was also an extended summer sale. If you're not in a hurry to play a game and want the best possible price, it's a good idea to wait for these large sales.

Do all Steam games work with controllers?

Just about all PC games can be controlled with mouse and keyboard. But some people are more comfortable with controllers, AKA gamepads, and some games just play better that way. The Xbox 360 controller is the default gamepad for modern PC games. Many games support it, but not all. Most games with controller support have a Controller Enabled graphic on their store pages. If a game doesn't have that graphic and doesn't mention controller support in its text description, assume it doesn't work with controllers. There is a partial list here. If you'd like to use a controller with a game that doesn't natively support it, the XPadder app works very well.

Steam deals make me wish i had a gaming PC.. the ridiculous amount of insane deals they do during the holidays and summer blow my mind, can just never save enough to get a gaming PC or keep interest long enough.

however if a nice L4D2 deal pops up ill be sure to snag it, i can run most source based games fine.

Steam deals make me wish i had a gaming PC.. the ridiculous amount of insane deals they do during the holidays and summer blow my mind, can just never save enough to get a gaming PC or keep interest long enough.

Price mistakes occur occasionally. In 2009, The Witcher was initially offered for one day at a lower price before its price raised. This year, the Valve Complete Pack was cheaper for a few hours on December 20. I said earlier that it's best to wait until the end of the sale to purchase non-daily deals, but watch out for those price mistakes!

[URL="http://store.steampowered.com/app/35130/"]Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light[/URL] - $14.99 $5.10 ($3.60 if you own another Tomb Raider game on Steam) - [URL="http://pc.ign.com/articles/112/1129415p1.html"]IGN review[/URL]

you're like a woman who buys loads of shoes and clothes and shit and then never even wears them... think about that for a second,,, let it sink in ...:applause:

Oh, and you've played every single game you've purchased to a satisfactory point?

Anyway, Cyber Monday is upon us! Sort of... sadly I have no recollection of what time last year the BF/THXGVG deals started. I just know I spent too much money and am working towards playing all of the games.

Here's hoping to a sale on Witcher Director's Cut that doesn't increase five minutes after it goes on sale or not match the rest of the Atari sale percentage. (66% off all Atari games* *excluding The Witcher: Director's Cut 5 minutes after the sale starts)

I'm hoping for a sale on FEAR (to help me justify buying it over again but on Steam), Medal of Honor (though I doubt it'll be low enough for me to justify), Crysis (same reason as FEAR), C&C4, SupCom2, K&L1&2, and I'd love a low price on the Claptrap DLC for Borderlands. Because let's face it, Claptraps deserve to be shot. It's what they were meant for.

Here's hoping to a sale on Witcher Director's Cut that doesn't increase five minutes after it goes on sale or not match the rest of the Atari sale percentage. (66% off all Atari games* *excluding The Witcher: Director's Cut 5 minutes after the sale starts)

Heh I remember that, luckily I was able to nab it before it changed back...got it for $6.50 or something.

This year they better have a slew of awesome deals, because I held back from preordering my most wanted game of next year, Witcher 2, so I'd have money for Steam deals. My body is ready etc etc

Oh, and you've played every single game you've purchased to a satisfactory point?

Anyway, Cyber Monday is upon us! Sort of... sadly I have no recollection of what time last year the BF/THXGVG deals started. I just know I spent too much money and am working towards playing all of the games.

I have played, beat and am satisfied with what i have accomplished in every single game i have ever bought, some people don't buy game unless they plan on playing/beating them, i don't see a point in buying 15 games you won't play, because they are just cheap?

I have played, beat and am satisfied with what i have accomplished in every single game i have ever bought, some people don't buy game unless they plan on playing/beating them, i don't see a point in buying 15 games you won't play, because they are just cheap?

It is one thing to buy games with the intention of playing them. It is another to actually have the time to play all of them.

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